Securing code is 100% your responsibility, and hackers are continually looking for ways to compromise your applications. Code that has not been thoroughly tested and secure makes it all the more easy for them to do harm. Make sure that security is part of your software development lifecycle: testing your libraries, scanning plugins etc.

Logins are the keys to your kingdom. Make sure you have a solid access management policy in place, especially concerning those who are granted access on a temporary basis. Integration of all applications and cloud environments into your corporate AD or LDAP centralized authentication model will help with this process as will two-factor authentication.

Unpatched software and systems can lead to major issues; keep your environment secure by outlining a process where you update your systems on a regular basis. Consider developing a checking of important procedures, test all updates to confirm that they do not damage or create vulnerabilities before implementation into yourlive environment.

Log reviews should be an essential component of your organizations security protocols. Logs are now useful for far more than compliance, they become a powerful security tool. You can use log data to monitor for malicious activity and forensic investigation.

No single piece of software is going to handle all of your security needs. You have to implement a defense-indepth strategy that covers all your responsibilities in the stack. Implement IP tables, web application firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, encryption and log management.

Stay informed of the latest vulnerabilities that may affect you, the internet is a wealth of information. Use it to your advantage, search for the breaches and exploits that are happening in your industry.